A teenager and a Bundesliga veteran, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz are leading to the top.
Name: Kai Havertz
Club: Bayer Leverkusen
Age: 19
Country: Germany
2018/19*: 31 games, 12 goals
Position: Midfielder
At only 19, Havertz is already navigating his third year with Leverkusen's senior squad and has earned a spot on the German national team. He has truly found his rhythm under Peter Bosz, who utilized him as an offensive-minded midfielder in a 4-3-3 formation. What makes him special is his unique physical and technical profile: he's not only taller than most but also exceptionally quick, consistently clocking some of the highest speeds in the Bundesliga. His game is defined by a great sense of space and a natural ability to find the back of the net.
His success has translated to the European stage as well, where he contributed three goals and three assists in just four Europa League matches. Having already excelled in the youth ranks, he continues to break records, recently becoming the youngest player to win a penalty for 'Die Werkself.' When asked about it, he calmly mentioned that he was confident he would score and didn't feel any nerves—a testament to his incredible mental strength.
Hailing from Aachen, a city situated near the Belgian and Dutch borders, Havertz was once a dedicated season-ticket holder for Alemannia Aachen. He left his hometown club in 2010 to join Leverkusen, where his potential was quickly spotted by then-coach Roger Schmidt, who moved him up to train with the first team.